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November 2026

Advanced CDS Technical Workshop: Exports

17

Nov

Advanced CDS Technical Workshop: Exports

Online

6PD points

Tue 17 Nov 2026

Technical Workshop

  • Online
Presented by
Andy Baker
Laura Jones
  • £265.00 excl. VAT

Tue 17 Nov 2026

Technical Workshop

This advanced workshop will not only teach you how to create an export declaration on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), but also provide you with the confidence to do so effectively. Each data element group will be thoroughly explained, with illustrative examples provided. Our technical advisors, with their extensive experience in multiple software solutions for CDS entries, will equip you with the practical knowledge to complete Customs export declarations.

Applying for and Using UK Export Licences

18

Nov

Applying for and Using UK Export Licences

Online

11PD points

Wed 18 Nov 2026

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

  • Online
Presented by
Steve Berry
Andy Baker
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Wed 18 Nov 2026

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

This practical session provides the necessary information for applying for individual licences and helps you determine when an open licence is suitable for specific movements or transfers of controlled items. The workshop is designed to instruct participants on using the UK export licensing system.

Focus on Food: Import Procedures

19

Nov

Focus on Food: Import Procedures

Online

5PD points

Thu 19 Nov 2026

Focus On Full Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Andy Baker
Jane Pilkington
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Thu 19 Nov 2026

Focus On Full Day Course

Importing food, drink, plant health products, POAO, and composite goods into the UK requires an awareness of the phytosanitary and pre-registration requirements. This full-day session will focus on what a trader needs to know to bring goods through customs and port health and meet other government department regulations, e.g., DEFRA. It will also demonstrate the pre-notification process on IPAFFS.

Focus On: Embargoes, Sanctions and End-Use Controls

19

Nov

4PD points

Thu 19 Nov 2026

Focus On Half Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Steve Berry
Laura Jones
  • £265.00 excl. VAT

Thu 19 Nov 2026

Focus On Half Day Course

This half-day session highlights the importance of understanding embargoes and sanctions, focusing on UK regulations and the growing sanctions on Russia. It reviews current financial sanctions managed by OFSI and the severe consequences of non-compliance, including fines, reputation loss, and criminal charges. The course emphasises the need for exporters to comply with embargoes and sanctions.

Payment Methods: Handling Letters of Credit

19

Nov

9PD points

Thu 19 Nov 2026

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Calvin Sherratt
Liam Noonan
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Thu 19 Nov 2026

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

This essential training course is designed for all exporters and importers who work with Letters of Credit (LC). Through practical exercises, participants will learn to handle this payment method effectively while reviewing alternative payment terms. The course focuses on managing bank requirements and preparing accurate documentation on time, helping businesses avoid costly delays and errors.

Advanced Guide to Import, Export & Customs Procedures
9PD points

Tue 24 Nov 2026

Virtual Learning Full-Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Calvin Sherratt
Sam Slater
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Tue 24 Nov 2026

Virtual Learning Full-Day Course

The course aims to guide you to a higher standard of compliance with import and export legislation. After attending, delegates will leave with greater confidence in updating/reviewing existing procedures, talking to logistics providers, and explaining complicated issues in a simple way to other business areas.

Focus On: Dual Use Export Compliance - The Dual-Use Exporter
8PD points

Tue 24 Nov 2026

Focus On Full Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Steve Berry
Jane Pilkington
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Tue 24 Nov 2026

Focus On Full Day Course

This full-day session focuses on dual-use regulations, a topic relevant to many industry sectors. With licences required for dual-use items moving between the UK and EU, the need to understand this topic has grown significantly. The controls are based on an item’s inherent capability, type of materials, or technical ability, affecting many industry sectors.

Focus On: Incoterms® 2020 Rules

25

Nov

Focus On: Incoterms® 2020 Rules

Online

11PD points

Wed 25 Nov 2026

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

  • Online
Presented by
Steve Berry
Andy Baker
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Wed 25 Nov 2026

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

Engaging in global trade can expose companies to increased risks and costs, such as lost goods, unnecessary delays, and disputes. Clearly defining responsibilities within the supply chain can mitigate these issues, which is the purpose of the Incoterms® Rules that have been in place since 1936. However, Incoterms® are often misunderstood and misapplied. Ensure you are utilising them correctly by participating in our full-day interactive course.

Wed 25 Nov 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
Presented by
Niamh O'Connor
Jane Pilkington
  • £65.00 excl. VAT

Wed 25 Nov 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Since the 30th of September 2023, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism has been implemented on imports of certain carbon-intensive products into the EU. Understanding your responsibilities when sending CBAM goods to the EU can seem complicated.

Advanced CDS Technical Workshop: Imports

26

Nov

Advanced CDS Technical Workshop: Imports

Online

6PD points

Thu 26 Nov 2026

Technical Workshop

  • Online
Presented by
Andy Baker
Laura Jones
  • £265.00 excl. VAT

Thu 26 Nov 2026

Technical Workshop

This advanced workshop will not only teach you how to create an import declaration on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), but also provide you with the confidence to do so effectively. Each data element group will be thoroughly explained, with illustrative examples provided. Our technical advisors, with their extensive experience in multiple software solutions for CDS entries, will equip you with the practical knowledge to complete Customs import declarations.

December 2026

Trading with Northern Ireland: The Essentials

1

Dec

Trading with Northern Ireland: The Essentials

Live online

Tue 1 Dec 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Live online
Presented by
Niamh O'Connor
Laura Jones
  • £65.00 excl. VAT

Tue 1 Dec 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Stay informed and prepared by attending this Clinic, which will provide valuable insights and practical guidance on successfully navigating the evolving landscape of trading goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

How to Complete Export Entries

2

Dec

How to Complete Export Entries

Online

11PD points

Wed 2 Dec 2026

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

  • Online
Presented by
Andy Baker
Laura Jones
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Wed 2 Dec 2026

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

This workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to complete export Customs entries in the UK. It provides delegates with an understanding of how to build the data entry information, which data elements are essential, and how to declare license information. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge to complete a basic export Customs entry and the confidence to build on this to submit more complicated entries. This is important whether you are an agent or an exporter.

How to Complete Import Entries

4

Dec

How to Complete Import Entries

Online

11PD points

Fri 4 Dec 2026

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

  • Online
Presented by
Andy Baker
Laura Jones
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Fri 4 Dec 2026

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

This workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to complete import Customs entries in the UK. It provides delegates with an understanding of how to build the data entry information, which data elements are essential, and how to declare payment methods. By the end of the session, you will have the knowledge to complete a basic import Customs entry and the confidence to build on this to submit more complicated entries. This is important whether you are an agent or importer.

Focus On: CDS - A Practical Guide For Businesses

7

Dec

Focus On: CDS - A Practical Guide For Businesses

Live online

9PD points

Mon 7 Dec 2026

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (5 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
Presented by
Andy Baker
Laura Jones
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Mon 7 Dec 2026

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (5 hours 30 minutes)

The Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is an advanced system designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of import and export entries. This new platform mandates that businesses provide additional and more detailed data for their transactions. The need for comprehensive information extends to all enterprises involved in international trade, ensuring that Customs processes are streamlined and compliant with current regulations.

The UK Export Licensing System

7

Dec

The UK Export Licensing System

Online

9PD points

Mon 7 Dec 2026

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Steve Berry
Jane Pilkington
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Mon 7 Dec 2026

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

This course combines the key elements of the UK Export Licensing System into a practical session. By reviewing the UK strategic export control lists and the legislation surrounding financial sanctions, delegates will gain a comprehensive foundation of knowledge to support future learning and understand internal requirements.

Export Essentials: An Introduction to Exporting

15

Dec

9PD points

Tue 15 Dec 2026

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Steve Berry
Laura Jones
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Tue 15 Dec 2026

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

Following on from the Beginners Guide to Exporting and Importing, this interactive session covers the critical areas of exporting goods. It covers essential details about the Incoterms® rules, export documentation, and working with freight forwarders to ensure goods are correctly declared. It is ideal for anyone whose job has an export connection, whether in sales, contracts, finance, shipping, or for a managerial overview.

Navigating HMRC Audits: Inward Processing

15

Dec

Navigating HMRC Audits: Inward Processing

Live online

Tue 15 Dec 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Live online
Presented by
Calvin Sherratt
Sam Slater
  • £65.00 excl. VAT

Tue 15 Dec 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

The Inward Processing Audit online clinic is not just a presentation but a valuable interactive session dedicated to ensuring you understand the essential rules when HMRC audits this customs special procedure.

January 2027

Beginners Guide to Exporting & Importing

5

Jan

Beginners Guide to Exporting & Importing

Online

9PD points

Tue 5 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Calvin Sherratt
Jane Pilkington
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Tue 5 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

This engaging and informative one-day course will introduce you to the world of exporting and importing and focus on the terms and practices used through interactive exercises and activities. This will give you an insight into how goods are bought and sold worldwide.

Import Essentials: Focus on Importing

6

Jan

Import Essentials: Focus on Importing

Online

9PD points

Wed 6 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Andy Baker
Jane Pilkington
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Wed 6 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

This core S&H training course is an excellent way to learn about importing. It is designed to provide participants with a practical understanding of essential topics, such as Customs procedures and the UK Trade Tariff, as well as implications for choosing the correct shipping term, paying duties and managing the logistics. The aim is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to streamline import operations and work effectively with internal departments and freight forwarders.

Export Essentials: An Introduction to Exporting

7

Jan

9PD points

Thu 7 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Andy Baker
Sam Slater
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Thu 7 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

Following on from the Beginners Guide to Exporting and Importing, this interactive session covers the critical areas of exporting goods. It covers essential details about the Incoterms® rules, export documentation, and working with freight forwarders to ensure goods are correctly declared. It is ideal for anyone whose job has an export connection, whether in sales, contracts, finance, shipping, or for a managerial overview.

Beginners Guide to Customs Procedures

12

Jan

Beginners Guide to Customs Procedures

Online

9PD points

Tue 12 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Half Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Andy Baker
Jane Pilkington
  • £265.00 excl. VAT

Tue 12 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Half Day Course

This course focuses on the practical aspects of UK Customs procedures. It covers the crucial areas of Customs compliance and provides a comprehensive overview of the Customs Special Procedures that exporters and importers can utilise to save import duties and taxes. In the post-Brexit era, organisations are under increased pressure to demonstrate their understanding of Customs procedures to HMRC, and this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to do just that.

Payment Methods: Handling Letters of Credit

12

Jan

9PD points

Tue 12 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Calvin Sherratt
Sam Slater
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Tue 12 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

This essential training course is designed for all exporters and importers who work with Letters of Credit (LC). Through practical exercises, participants will learn to handle this payment method effectively while reviewing alternative payment terms. The course focuses on managing bank requirements and preparing accurate documentation on time, helping businesses avoid costly delays and errors.

Beginners Guide to Export Licensing Controls

13

Jan

5PD points

Wed 13 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Half Day Course

  • Online
Presented by
Liam Noonan
Andy Baker
  • £265.00 excl. VAT

Wed 13 Jan 2027

Virtual Learning Half Day Course

Whether at the start of your learning pathway or as a standalone training session, this course will equip you with the necessary knowledge to understand export licensing controls and how they work. Covering essential elements provides a solid foundation for understanding what goods, technology or software could be controlled and reviewing business-relevant areas in more detail.

Tariff Classification Explained - Technical Workshop
9PD points

Wed 13 Jan 2027

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

  • Online
Presented by
Calvin Sherratt
Jane Pilkington
  • £485.00 excl. VAT

Wed 13 Jan 2027

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

In this workshop, participants will learn why the tariff is essential for accurate commodity code classification and its connections to other vital trade measures. The course explores the structure of the Harmonised System (HS) and includes interactive sessions to help you master the classification of your goods. You’ll gain an understanding of section and chapter notes, as well as when and how to apply the General Interpretative Rules (GIRs), ensuring confidence and accuracy in tariff classification.